Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Goalpara Locals Reject Aid, Protest Congress Response to Eviction
Imagine some people's homes were torn down by the government because they were built on land that wasn't theirs.
Then, some politicians came to help, but the people were really angry.
They felt the politicians didn't help them when their homes were destroyed.
The people refused the help and told the politicians to leave.
The government said it was taking back land that was supposed to be for nature, not houses.
The politicians' late response made the situation worse.
Locals in Goalpara, Assam, protested the delayed response of Congress leaders after an eviction drive.
The eviction drive at Hasila Beel involved the demolition of homes due to alleged encroachment.
Congress leaders were confronted and their vehicles attacked when they arrived to distribute relief.
The eviction drive aimed to reclaim approximately 495 acres of government-notified wetland.
The Chief Minister stated the drive showed commitment to protecting Assam's ecosystems.
- Who
- Local residents, Congress leaders, and Assam government officials.
- What
- Locals protested against Congress leaders after an eviction drive.
- When
- The eviction drive happened on June 16th. The protest occurred when Congress leaders visited the site to provide relief.
- Where
- Borpathar area of Goalpara, Assam, at Hasila Beel.
- Why
- Locals were angry over the demolition of their homes and what they perceived as a delayed response and lack of support from the Congress leaders.
Locals
Government
Response to Eviction
Locals
Accused Congress leaders of delayed response and inaction during evictions.
Government
Government stated the eviction was lawful to reclaim encroached land
- Location
- Goalpara, Assam
- Event
- Eviction drive at Hasila Beel
- Date of Eviction
- June 16th
- Area Reclaimed
- 495 acres
- Main Actors
- Locals, Congress leaders, Assam Government